Change in Nail Colour
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Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Abnormalities in fingernail color
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It indicates when healthy fingernails begin to change color.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Edema
Erythema
Possible causes
- Onychogryphosis
This is a condition where the affected nail has a yellow-brown thickening and elongation with an increased curvature. It is more frequent amongst the elderly.
- Subungual bleeding
This is a purplish discoloration of the nails as a result from bleeding under the nail. This is caused by direct trauma.
- Onycholysis
This is a painless condition where the nail is abnormally lifted off the finger/toe.
- Ingrown toenail
- Hypothyroidism
- Psoriasis (except for pustular psoriasis)
- Erythroderma
- Diabetic Gangrene
- Polymyositis / dermatomyositis
Related serious diseases
- Uremia / chronic renal failure
Severe decrease in kidney function. There are many causes of this, from repeated damage due to infections, diabetes, high blood pressure to autoimmunity (body's immune system attacking itself).
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Has your nail color changed?
Do you have nail pain?
Has your nail shape changed?
Do you have vertical bleeding or red lines under your nails?
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Reviewed By:
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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